Bill > S09629

This bill, known as "Francesco's law," establishes new penalties for failing to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms, particularly when a minor or a "prohibited person" (someone legally barred from owning firearms) could access them. It amends existing law to clarify that storing firearms unsecured where a minor or prohibited person might gain access, and they subsequently do gain access, is a violation, with specific exceptions for lawful self-defense or if the firearm was obtained through an unlawful entry. The bill also mandates that the Office of Gun Violence Prevention collect and analyze data on injuries or deaths of minors resulting from improperly stored firearms, and that individuals found in violation of these safe storage laws will receive safe storage materials.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9629